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4 Indulgent (and Oh-So-Easy) Chocolate Dessert Recipes

by: Laura Richards

The next time you're whipping up a romantic dessert for two, or you're just in the mood for something chocolatey and decadent, try one of these indulgent chocolate dessert recipes.

We all have our secret stash of treats just for us (and maybe our partner), but what if you want something more? Something indulgent that goes beyond that bag of chocolates hidden in the cabinet? Whether you're looking for a special dessert to whip up for a cozy and romantic date night at home, or you're just craving chocolate big time, try one of these four indulgent chocolate dessert recipes.

Combine chocolate and butter in a medium microwave safe bowl and heat until melted. Stir until smooth then set aside. Place a medium glass bowl with eggs and sugar over a pot of simmering water (or use a double boiler). Beat with a wire whisk until eggs and sugar begin to thicken and are lukewarm. Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Fold in flour. Fold ¼ of egg mixture into chocolate then fold the chocolate into the egg mixture. Pour into a greased 9" round cake pan with the bottom lined with a circle of wax paper. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, let cool, cover with plastic wrap and foil then freeze overnight.

To unmold, dip bottom of pan into hot water to release cake onto platter.

Whip up a batch of these rich and chewy cookies for a dessert everyone will go crazy for.

Ingredients:

1 cup salted butter (melted and cooled - directions in step one)

1½ cups granulated sugar

2 tsp. Vanilla

2 eggs

3 Tbsp. strong coffee

2⅔ cup all-purpose flour (more if it's too sticky)

½ cup cocoa powder

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

2 cups chocolate chips

Directions:

Melt ½ cup butter in the microwave. Transfer to the refrigerator or freezer and cool until solid, about 30 minutes. Leave the other ½ cup butter out on the counter to bring it to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. With a mixer, cream all the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs and mix until incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamy butter mixture and mix until incorporated, adding the coffee gradually as you go. The dough should be thick and sticky, but dry enough to touch with your hands. If it's still too sticky, add more flour. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Roll the dough into even balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 minutes and immediately transfer to a cooling rack.